Green Briar O30 4:2 NE International
Scorer: Java Assist: C Hannick
Scorer: C. Neto Assist: J. O'Brien
Scorer: L O'Connor Assist: P. Glynn
Scorer: J. O'Brien Assist: C. Neto
A terrific start to the fall season as Gary Keane's men recorded the win in their debut match of Division 3. With sights set securely on automatic promotion, an opening day win in comfortable fashion is just what the doctor ordered.
Green Briar 5:0 West Africans United
Scorer: K. O'Malley Assist: T. Caldwell
Scorer: K. O'Malley Assist: T. Caldwell
Scorer :K. McLoughlin Assist: K. O'Malley
Scorer: D. Coen Assist: K. O'Malley
Scorer: C. Treacy Assist: Unassisted
A delayed kick-off was not enough to knock the Green Briar out of its rhythm as they recorded a comfortable 5:0 over West Africans United. A mix up in refereeing assignments for the Celtic v Lowell Utd match meant close to an hour delay in both matches. West Africans took exception to the delay and played the match under protest. The protest is being looked into by the league and the standings will be updated hopefully by week's end.
Keith O'Malley put in a great performance with a brace of goals and assists. David Coen scored the pick of the goals however. A square ball from O'Malley on the right wing found Coen free at the edge of the box. He hit the ball first time and caressed a stupendous lob over the stranded keeper into an unguarded net. Terrific touch from the big man who is in a rich vein of form recently.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Monday, August 20, 2012
Briar back on track
SC Canon Sportif 0:2 Green Briar FC
A strange weekend in the MSSL top flight. News that Green Briar and Albania United both had won coupled with the Lowell teams playing out a draw against each other was good for the race for the title. But the shocker of the round was the 3:2 victory of West Africans United over Boston Olympiakos. What was even more newsworthy was an official protect by Olympiakos to have the games forfeited due to West Africans fielding a player that was not registered by the Monday night deadline. Due process needs to be completed on that protest, but if over-turned it will be a let off for Olympiakos and a disappointment for the other teams at the top of the league who would have benefited.
Against Canon Sportif, David Coen and Ronan Caldwell continued their goal scoring form. Midfield dynamo Tom Caldwell was the architect of both, as he stretches his lead in the quest for the silver boot this season.
The Briar were unlucky not to have more. David Coen hit the post with a powerful header from 12 yards following a good cross from Brian McGuinness.
Substitutes Mike Hardy and Brian Claus also impressed. Mike was unlucky not the get on the score sheet after a neat move between Darrell Jones, Brian Claus and Keith McLoughlin saw a ball dropped into his path as he crashed the net. His first time strike was powerful but wayward, as it flew over the bar.
Brian Claus also had an effort worthy of a goal, only to see it denied by a goal mouth clearance. A long ball cleared from the Briar defense found Brian in a one on one race for possession. As the keeper advanced outside his box, Claus managed to poke the ball towards goal from 30 yards between the defender and keeper. The ball was headed in but didn't have enough pace, allowing a defender to get back and clear in the nick of time.
Keeping pace at the top end of the table but a difficult, no doubt physical challenge comes next week with the visit of West Africans United to Moakley Stadium.
Line Up: Mullane, Roux, Altidore, Miller, Clarke, C Treacy, McGuinness, T Caldwell, R Caldwell, Coen, Samati, McLoughlin, Jones, Hardy, Hannick, Claus
A strange weekend in the MSSL top flight. News that Green Briar and Albania United both had won coupled with the Lowell teams playing out a draw against each other was good for the race for the title. But the shocker of the round was the 3:2 victory of West Africans United over Boston Olympiakos. What was even more newsworthy was an official protect by Olympiakos to have the games forfeited due to West Africans fielding a player that was not registered by the Monday night deadline. Due process needs to be completed on that protest, but if over-turned it will be a let off for Olympiakos and a disappointment for the other teams at the top of the league who would have benefited.
Against Canon Sportif, David Coen and Ronan Caldwell continued their goal scoring form. Midfield dynamo Tom Caldwell was the architect of both, as he stretches his lead in the quest for the silver boot this season.
The Briar were unlucky not to have more. David Coen hit the post with a powerful header from 12 yards following a good cross from Brian McGuinness.
Substitutes Mike Hardy and Brian Claus also impressed. Mike was unlucky not the get on the score sheet after a neat move between Darrell Jones, Brian Claus and Keith McLoughlin saw a ball dropped into his path as he crashed the net. His first time strike was powerful but wayward, as it flew over the bar.
Brian Claus also had an effort worthy of a goal, only to see it denied by a goal mouth clearance. A long ball cleared from the Briar defense found Brian in a one on one race for possession. As the keeper advanced outside his box, Claus managed to poke the ball towards goal from 30 yards between the defender and keeper. The ball was headed in but didn't have enough pace, allowing a defender to get back and clear in the nick of time.
Keeping pace at the top end of the table but a difficult, no doubt physical challenge comes next week with the visit of West Africans United to Moakley Stadium.
Line Up: Mullane, Roux, Altidore, Miller, Clarke, C Treacy, McGuinness, T Caldwell, R Caldwell, Coen, Samati, McLoughlin, Jones, Hardy, Hannick, Claus
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Green Briar 1:1 MPS (4:2 PK's), TSL Final
Congratulations to Paul Glynn and his Green Briar charges for winning the Twilight Summer League 030/40 2012. Paul was instrumental in setting up the team, coordinating fixtures and managing from the pitch and sideline. With all the other work Paul does we have an early nominee for Clubman of the year.
The match itself was decided on penalty kicks as a 90 minute 1-1 stalemate was played out at Woburn High School. The standard of play from the Green Briar and MPS was worthy of a final and 90 minutes couldn't separate the teams.
After an earlier miss from Michael Graham, MPS took the lead from the spot. Colin Goin mis-timed a challenge in the box and Jason Sullo was unlucky not to save, getting two hands on the ball but pushing it into the side netting.
Immediately from the restart, Hairstyle dropped a 5 yard pass to Davey Coen who hit the ball 1st time all of 55 yards and into the net, as he caught the MPS goalkeeper napping. The ball was hit with such authority that the keeper was left scrambling goal ward and ended up in a heap in the net himself. Goal of the season contender.
The second half was an end-to-end affair with many half chances created but nothing clear cut. That is, until Brian McGuinness put a superb ball onto the "ceann" of Hairstyle only for his header to fly over.
So onto PK's. The Briar were flawless with their 4 takers, McGuinness, Coen, O'Connor and Janak Altidore with the winner. The cause was helped with a great save, low to his left from captain Jason Sullo, while the other MPS kick that was missed cannoned off the bottom of Sullo's right hand post.
Once again, great work from the team and Paul Glynn.
Captain Jason Sullo
2012 TSL O30/40 Champions
Monday, August 13, 2012
Where do you ply your trade? Division 3!
The news came through this morning that the Over 30 side would be promoted to Division 3 of the OTH League, effective immediately. That reward is no less than the Briar deserved after a topsy turvy spring campaign came good down the stretch.
Let's not forget the work of the Committee and specifically Paul Glynn, who represented the club tremendously with the OTH board in overturning the F.F.C. result and earning us a replay that the players grasped with two hands.
The 4:0 victory in the rematch over F.F.C. proved the catalyst for a good run in the play-offs where the Briar narrowly missed out on the title.
Since taking over the team in Spring of 2011, Gary Keane has led his team to two promotions in three campaigns. An excellent record as manager from a talented player who has struggled with injuries in recent years. With Gary on the come back trail again, further advancement of this team is a tangible possibility, as the Briar go from strength to strength.
Let's not forget the work of the Committee and specifically Paul Glynn, who represented the club tremendously with the OTH board in overturning the F.F.C. result and earning us a replay that the players grasped with two hands.
The 4:0 victory in the rematch over F.F.C. proved the catalyst for a good run in the play-offs where the Briar narrowly missed out on the title.
Since taking over the team in Spring of 2011, Gary Keane has led his team to two promotions in three campaigns. An excellent record as manager from a talented player who has struggled with injuries in recent years. With Gary on the come back trail again, further advancement of this team is a tangible possibility, as the Briar go from strength to strength.
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Same opponent, similar result
Boston Olympiakos 3:0 Green Briar FC
A much better performance from the Green Briar against a talented Olympiakos side but the result was no better than that in the Cup a few days earlier. A 3:0 scoreline does not tell the whole tale of the game however, as the Briar enjoyed much more of the play on this occasion but once again self-inflicted mistakes proved costly.
Davey Coen and Braima Samati had the ball in the Olympiakos net on three occasions between them, only for some tight, if not questionable offside decisions to go against them. Other opportunities of note included a pair of rasping shots from distance either side of half time from Colin Roux and from Tom Caldwell. A stone wall penalty shout from Ronan Caldwell also came to nought as an ill-advised advantage call from the referee robbed the Briar of the spot kick with the score at 2:0.
Maintaining a balance and shape is always difficult against the Olympiakos outfit, as simple lapses in concentration or wayward passes or on set pieces tend to be capitalized upon with clinical precision. Olympiakos' first goal came from a Briar free kick. Having commited men forward, Janak Altidore didn't get enough purchase on his delivery allowing Olympiakos to break at speed down the right and square to an unmarked Carlos Diniz for the easy tap-in. Promising early play was undone with one simple error.
Minutes into the second half, a give away in the middle by Davey Coen developed into a clear shooting opportunity for Edson Miranda, from inside the area he dispatched a ruthless strike to the top right hand corner of the net. A strike with unbelievable power and precision.
Although Olympiakos were capitalizing on mistakes, the Briar were still well in the contest. Enjoying more of the play on this occasion, there were plenty of chances created and spurned as the second half progressed. A little bit of luck was lacking on the day for the Briar players.
The poor result was capped off with a sloppy third goal when Dupuis was caught between two unmarked Olympiakos attackers in the box, and once again the Olympiakos goal seemed all too easy.
Yet again the Briar team puts in an excellent shift against Olympiakos, working tirelessly and competing for every ball. Unfortunately it was the slight lack of quality in the final third and untimely turnovers in possession that were the difference. Creating more chances than their illustrious opponents was of little consolation to a team that simply didn't get the reward they deserved on the day.
Line Up: Dupuis, Roux, Altidore, Miller, Clarke, McLoughlin, McGuinness, T Caldwell, R Caldwell, Coen, Samati, O'Malley, Treacy, Jones, Hardy, Hannick, Claus
A much better performance from the Green Briar against a talented Olympiakos side but the result was no better than that in the Cup a few days earlier. A 3:0 scoreline does not tell the whole tale of the game however, as the Briar enjoyed much more of the play on this occasion but once again self-inflicted mistakes proved costly.
Davey Coen and Braima Samati had the ball in the Olympiakos net on three occasions between them, only for some tight, if not questionable offside decisions to go against them. Other opportunities of note included a pair of rasping shots from distance either side of half time from Colin Roux and from Tom Caldwell. A stone wall penalty shout from Ronan Caldwell also came to nought as an ill-advised advantage call from the referee robbed the Briar of the spot kick with the score at 2:0.
Maintaining a balance and shape is always difficult against the Olympiakos outfit, as simple lapses in concentration or wayward passes or on set pieces tend to be capitalized upon with clinical precision. Olympiakos' first goal came from a Briar free kick. Having commited men forward, Janak Altidore didn't get enough purchase on his delivery allowing Olympiakos to break at speed down the right and square to an unmarked Carlos Diniz for the easy tap-in. Promising early play was undone with one simple error.
Minutes into the second half, a give away in the middle by Davey Coen developed into a clear shooting opportunity for Edson Miranda, from inside the area he dispatched a ruthless strike to the top right hand corner of the net. A strike with unbelievable power and precision.
Although Olympiakos were capitalizing on mistakes, the Briar were still well in the contest. Enjoying more of the play on this occasion, there were plenty of chances created and spurned as the second half progressed. A little bit of luck was lacking on the day for the Briar players.
The poor result was capped off with a sloppy third goal when Dupuis was caught between two unmarked Olympiakos attackers in the box, and once again the Olympiakos goal seemed all too easy.
Yet again the Briar team puts in an excellent shift against Olympiakos, working tirelessly and competing for every ball. Unfortunately it was the slight lack of quality in the final third and untimely turnovers in possession that were the difference. Creating more chances than their illustrious opponents was of little consolation to a team that simply didn't get the reward they deserved on the day.
Line Up: Dupuis, Roux, Altidore, Miller, Clarke, McLoughlin, McGuinness, T Caldwell, R Caldwell, Coen, Samati, O'Malley, Treacy, Jones, Hardy, Hannick, Claus
Friday, August 10, 2012
Briar crash out to holders in the MSSL Cup
Boston Olympiakos 3:1 Green Briar FC
Having taken the lead early in the second half from a Brian McGuinness penalty kick, the Briar were unable to hang on and bowed out of the 2012 installment of the MSSL Cup.
In fairness, the Briar were out-played for much of the first half but managed to keep their goal in tact while also crafting two excellent chances on the counter attack. Ronan Caldwell was unable to capitalize on shooting opportunites at the beginning and end of the first half with the Olympiakos keeper saving well on both occasions.
Five minutes into the second half Tom Caldwell was up-ended in the box for the spot kick. Brian McGuinness converted well and the Briar has something to hang onto.
As the half progressed the Briar sat back more and more, inviting pressure from their dangerous opponents. From a free kick on the edge of the box Olympiakos danger man Admilson Miranda produced a bit of magic, sending the ball perfectly over the wall and into the net off the angle of crossbar and post. An excellent strike.
Miranda proved to be the Briar killer yet again as he netted the go-ahead goal. Following a run from midfield that was not closed down with sufficient urgency, too much respect and space was shown to the Olympiakos man as the defenders continued to back off. Having found himself inside the box, a clinical side foot shot to the corner capped off a terrific run. Even though Miranda exploited the opportunity afforded him, the Briar should do better in coming to meet runners from midfield.
While pushing for the equalizer, Olympiakos put the game out of reach when John Bavota squared to an unmarked Queivon Correia Adilson at the back post who made no mistake.
A disappointing performance and result as the Briar know they can play better. With Olympiakos up once again in the league this Sunday a quick turn around in fortunes will be sought by everyone in a white jersey.
Line-Up: Dupuis, Roux, Miller, Hennessy, Clarke, Treacy, T Caldwell, O'Malley, McGuinness, Coen, R Caldwell, Samati, McLoughlin, Jones, Altidore
Having taken the lead early in the second half from a Brian McGuinness penalty kick, the Briar were unable to hang on and bowed out of the 2012 installment of the MSSL Cup.
In fairness, the Briar were out-played for much of the first half but managed to keep their goal in tact while also crafting two excellent chances on the counter attack. Ronan Caldwell was unable to capitalize on shooting opportunites at the beginning and end of the first half with the Olympiakos keeper saving well on both occasions.
Five minutes into the second half Tom Caldwell was up-ended in the box for the spot kick. Brian McGuinness converted well and the Briar has something to hang onto.
As the half progressed the Briar sat back more and more, inviting pressure from their dangerous opponents. From a free kick on the edge of the box Olympiakos danger man Admilson Miranda produced a bit of magic, sending the ball perfectly over the wall and into the net off the angle of crossbar and post. An excellent strike.
Miranda proved to be the Briar killer yet again as he netted the go-ahead goal. Following a run from midfield that was not closed down with sufficient urgency, too much respect and space was shown to the Olympiakos man as the defenders continued to back off. Having found himself inside the box, a clinical side foot shot to the corner capped off a terrific run. Even though Miranda exploited the opportunity afforded him, the Briar should do better in coming to meet runners from midfield.
While pushing for the equalizer, Olympiakos put the game out of reach when John Bavota squared to an unmarked Queivon Correia Adilson at the back post who made no mistake.
A disappointing performance and result as the Briar know they can play better. With Olympiakos up once again in the league this Sunday a quick turn around in fortunes will be sought by everyone in a white jersey.
Line-Up: Dupuis, Roux, Miller, Hennessy, Clarke, Treacy, T Caldwell, O'Malley, McGuinness, Coen, R Caldwell, Samati, McLoughlin, Jones, Altidore
TSL Final awaits O30's
Green Briar O30 2:2 North Shore Utd. (4:2 pens)
The Over 30 side led by Paul Glynn, marched into the TSL final with a dramatic win on penalty kicks in Boxford this past Wednesday night. Having just 12 players at their disposal and suffering a red card in the match only further highlights the great achievement.
Paul Glynn led by example with the opening goal for the Briar, and the assist on the equalizer which was scored with the last meaningful touch of the match. Diran Balekian who has been in a rich vein of form succeeded in getting his head on a corner in the dying moments.
Jason Sullo stepped up during the PK's with 3 saves from 5. While the Briar themselves were not perfect from the spot they did enoughto earn the final berth.
Tom McElwain scoring the winning kick to raptourous applause from his team mates. (source needs to be independently verified for this)
The Over 30 side led by Paul Glynn, marched into the TSL final with a dramatic win on penalty kicks in Boxford this past Wednesday night. Having just 12 players at their disposal and suffering a red card in the match only further highlights the great achievement.
Paul Glynn led by example with the opening goal for the Briar, and the assist on the equalizer which was scored with the last meaningful touch of the match. Diran Balekian who has been in a rich vein of form succeeded in getting his head on a corner in the dying moments.
Jason Sullo stepped up during the PK's with 3 saves from 5. While the Briar themselves were not perfect from the spot they did enoughto earn the final berth.
Tom McElwain scoring the winning kick to raptourous applause from his team mates. (source needs to be independently verified for this)
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Briar Climb the MSSL Table
Green Briar FC 4:0 Albania United
The Briar kicked off the 2nd half of the season in impressive style with a comprehensive 4:0 victory over Albania United. The match was the first in a series of three tough matches in a week for the Briar and hopefully will set the tone for the pair of meetings with Olympiakos.
As is typical with matches versus Albania the midfield was hotly contested, with quick yellow cards being brandished to the Briar midfield duo of Conor Treacy and Tom Caldwell.
Davey Coen had threatened the goal early on with a header that flashed across goal, but made no mistake with the second chance that fell his way. A deep ball from Janak Altidore tempted the Albania keeper off his line. Ronan Caldwell challenged the high ball and provided enough of a distraction for the keeper to spill the ball into the path of Coen, who slotted home the opener.
Keith O'Malley had a good opportunity to score when he latched onto a clipped cross from Brian McGuinness on the full volley. Unfortunately the effort was dragged across goal and didn't test the keeper.
Following an injury to Janak Altidore, Peter Miller was sharp on the restart, springing Ronan Caldwell in behind the Albania defense where he showed great composure to slot home to the keepers left hand side. A terrific way to end the half.
With the breeze at their backs and a comfortable lead, the Briar were sure to continue the intensity in the second half. Jason Sullo in goal let a huge punt fly over the Albania defense. Ronan Caldwell was his usual tenacious self as he put pressure on the retreating defender and ultimately dispossessed him. Standing at the corner of the 6 yard box he laid off a teasing ball to a team mate bombing into the box at untold speed, who buried the ball into the Albanian net. Slow motion relpay identified the scorer as a resurgient Davey Coen, who knew a man of his stature could move so fast.
Ronan Caldwell capped off a great day for himself and the Briar by completing his brace from a free kick. His effort from 25 yards clipped the wall and fortuitously landed into the unguarded corner of the net. On another day it would have flashed wide, but things would fall right for the Briar all day helped in no small part by the determined shift put in be all 13 players used.
Proceedings soured somewhat towards the end as two Albanian players were given their marching orders. One for a late and hard challenge on Ronan Caldwell and the other to a player who showed disrespect by bombarding the referee with such abuse that he had no choice but to take action.
A comprehensive victory overall that left the Albania United team crying foul and walking off the field in disbelief. Coming off of a tie and a win against the league leaders, a loss to the Briar shifts the dynamic at the top of the table yet again as Albania slip to fourth place and the Briar leap frog into third. With Olympiakos next up for the Briar, the challenges are coming thick and fast, but entering the match the Briar players should have confidence in building on their great position.
Line-Up: Sullo, Roux, Miller, Hennessy, Altidore, O'Malley, T Caldwell, Treacy, McGuinness, Coen, R Caldwell, McLoughlin, Clarke
The Briar kicked off the 2nd half of the season in impressive style with a comprehensive 4:0 victory over Albania United. The match was the first in a series of three tough matches in a week for the Briar and hopefully will set the tone for the pair of meetings with Olympiakos.
As is typical with matches versus Albania the midfield was hotly contested, with quick yellow cards being brandished to the Briar midfield duo of Conor Treacy and Tom Caldwell.
Davey Coen had threatened the goal early on with a header that flashed across goal, but made no mistake with the second chance that fell his way. A deep ball from Janak Altidore tempted the Albania keeper off his line. Ronan Caldwell challenged the high ball and provided enough of a distraction for the keeper to spill the ball into the path of Coen, who slotted home the opener.
Keith O'Malley had a good opportunity to score when he latched onto a clipped cross from Brian McGuinness on the full volley. Unfortunately the effort was dragged across goal and didn't test the keeper.
Following an injury to Janak Altidore, Peter Miller was sharp on the restart, springing Ronan Caldwell in behind the Albania defense where he showed great composure to slot home to the keepers left hand side. A terrific way to end the half.
With the breeze at their backs and a comfortable lead, the Briar were sure to continue the intensity in the second half. Jason Sullo in goal let a huge punt fly over the Albania defense. Ronan Caldwell was his usual tenacious self as he put pressure on the retreating defender and ultimately dispossessed him. Standing at the corner of the 6 yard box he laid off a teasing ball to a team mate bombing into the box at untold speed, who buried the ball into the Albanian net. Slow motion relpay identified the scorer as a resurgient Davey Coen, who knew a man of his stature could move so fast.
Ronan Caldwell capped off a great day for himself and the Briar by completing his brace from a free kick. His effort from 25 yards clipped the wall and fortuitously landed into the unguarded corner of the net. On another day it would have flashed wide, but things would fall right for the Briar all day helped in no small part by the determined shift put in be all 13 players used.
Proceedings soured somewhat towards the end as two Albanian players were given their marching orders. One for a late and hard challenge on Ronan Caldwell and the other to a player who showed disrespect by bombarding the referee with such abuse that he had no choice but to take action.
A comprehensive victory overall that left the Albania United team crying foul and walking off the field in disbelief. Coming off of a tie and a win against the league leaders, a loss to the Briar shifts the dynamic at the top of the table yet again as Albania slip to fourth place and the Briar leap frog into third. With Olympiakos next up for the Briar, the challenges are coming thick and fast, but entering the match the Briar players should have confidence in building on their great position.
Line-Up: Sullo, Roux, Miller, Hennessy, Altidore, O'Malley, T Caldwell, Treacy, McGuinness, Coen, R Caldwell, McLoughlin, Clarke
Upcoming Games
For games, please be at the venue no later that 30 minutes in advance of kick-off.
TSL: Wed Aug 8th: Green Briar O30 vs North Shore Utd, 6:30PM (Masconomet HS)
MSSL Cup: Wed Aug 8th: Boston Olympiakos vs Green Briar FC, 7:00PM (Rotch Playground)
MSSL League: Sun Aug 12th: Boston Olympiakos vs Green Briar FC, 2:00PM (Madison Park HS)
TSL: Wed Aug 8th: Green Briar O30 vs North Shore Utd, 6:30PM (Masconomet HS)
MSSL Cup: Wed Aug 8th: Boston Olympiakos vs Green Briar FC, 7:00PM (Rotch Playground)
MSSL League: Sun Aug 12th: Boston Olympiakos vs Green Briar FC, 2:00PM (Madison Park HS)
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Banshee Invitational
Green Briar 4:2 Banshee Celtic
The Briar relinquished their hold on the Banshee Celtic Invitational Cup this past Wednesday with a narrow loss to Paddy Barry's. The second match of the competition was a consolation match versus the Banshee Celtic.
Played under scorching conditions at Moakley turf, the teams nonetheless put forth an entertaining spectacle. The Briar fell behind on two occasions, but managed to reply and add a couple more to run out 4:2 winners.
Tom Caldwell was sharp in taking a quick free kick to Carlos to find the first equalizer. A spilled cross from the right was spilled into the path of Colin Goin for the second equalizer.
As the conditions took their toll, the Briar managed to add a couple of late goals to secure the victory. Carlos collected his brace when he finished on the rebound following a shot off the cross bar. Not to be outdone, Colin Goin also got his brace with a typically barreling run and finish as time expired.
Line Up: Mullane, Glynn, McElwain, George, Hannick, Caldwell, McGuinness, Graham, O'Leahy, O'Brien, Balekian
The Briar relinquished their hold on the Banshee Celtic Invitational Cup this past Wednesday with a narrow loss to Paddy Barry's. The second match of the competition was a consolation match versus the Banshee Celtic.
Played under scorching conditions at Moakley turf, the teams nonetheless put forth an entertaining spectacle. The Briar fell behind on two occasions, but managed to reply and add a couple more to run out 4:2 winners.
Tom Caldwell was sharp in taking a quick free kick to Carlos to find the first equalizer. A spilled cross from the right was spilled into the path of Colin Goin for the second equalizer.
As the conditions took their toll, the Briar managed to add a couple of late goals to secure the victory. Carlos collected his brace when he finished on the rebound following a shot off the cross bar. Not to be outdone, Colin Goin also got his brace with a typically barreling run and finish as time expired.
Line Up: Mullane, Glynn, McElwain, George, Hannick, Caldwell, McGuinness, Graham, O'Leahy, O'Brien, Balekian
Friday, August 3, 2012
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Briar lose Banshee Invitational
Green Briar 0:1 Paddy Barry's
The Green Briar fell at the first hurdle in their defense of the Banshee Celtic Invitational Cup, losing by a solitary goal to Paddy Barry's at Moakley Stadium on a showery Wednesday evening.
The Briar were unlucky to remain scoreless on the night. Ronan Caldwell hit the woodwork early on and with almost his first touch Dean Burke was robbed of an opener as he lobbed the keeper from distance only to see it hit the upright.
The chances continued to be created in the second half. Braima Samati whistled a shot wide from his right wing position. Later, Davey Coen hit over from 15 yards out after being setup from the bi-line by Dean Burke.
Paddy Barry's broke the deadlock when a sweeping move from the right caught the Briar defense a little unbalanced. The attacker turned the corner onto his left foot at the left edge of the box and sent a strong shot towards goal. Although the shot was in a central location and Ken Mullane in goal seemed set to gobble it up, it somehow squirted through the five hole and a second attacker crashing the net finished the gifted chance.
The Briar responded with plenty of pressure on the Barry's goal. Late on Ronan Caldwell sent a glancing header just wide of the post following an inswinger from Conor Treacy. The final chance fell to Ronan again. Picking the ball up at the right hand side of the area, from a tight angle Caldwell screwed his shot wide off the outside of his right boot when perhaps a low shot across the keeper could have led to something more promising.
Little to cheer about for the Briar in this one as a consolation match versus Banshee Celtic awaits on Saturday. In fairness, the team has one eye on the big match versus Albania United on Sunday as the second half of the MSSL league kicks off at the same venue.
Line Up: Mullane, Hardy, Miller, Hennessy, Clarke, Treacy, McGuinness, T Caldwell, B Samati, R Caldwell, D Williams, D Burke, K McLoughlin, D Coen
The Green Briar fell at the first hurdle in their defense of the Banshee Celtic Invitational Cup, losing by a solitary goal to Paddy Barry's at Moakley Stadium on a showery Wednesday evening.
The Briar were unlucky to remain scoreless on the night. Ronan Caldwell hit the woodwork early on and with almost his first touch Dean Burke was robbed of an opener as he lobbed the keeper from distance only to see it hit the upright.
The chances continued to be created in the second half. Braima Samati whistled a shot wide from his right wing position. Later, Davey Coen hit over from 15 yards out after being setup from the bi-line by Dean Burke.
Paddy Barry's broke the deadlock when a sweeping move from the right caught the Briar defense a little unbalanced. The attacker turned the corner onto his left foot at the left edge of the box and sent a strong shot towards goal. Although the shot was in a central location and Ken Mullane in goal seemed set to gobble it up, it somehow squirted through the five hole and a second attacker crashing the net finished the gifted chance.
The Briar responded with plenty of pressure on the Barry's goal. Late on Ronan Caldwell sent a glancing header just wide of the post following an inswinger from Conor Treacy. The final chance fell to Ronan again. Picking the ball up at the right hand side of the area, from a tight angle Caldwell screwed his shot wide off the outside of his right boot when perhaps a low shot across the keeper could have led to something more promising.
Little to cheer about for the Briar in this one as a consolation match versus Banshee Celtic awaits on Saturday. In fairness, the team has one eye on the big match versus Albania United on Sunday as the second half of the MSSL league kicks off at the same venue.
Line Up: Mullane, Hardy, Miller, Hennessy, Clarke, Treacy, McGuinness, T Caldwell, B Samati, R Caldwell, D Williams, D Burke, K McLoughlin, D Coen
Unclaimed Goals and Assists
There wasn't the best record keeping done while I was away, so after a bit of inquiry and scrutiny, this is what I have. (I'm not so worried about goals/assists matching up, just the quantity and player involved). The golden and silver boot tables are up to date based on these matches listed below.
Also, for those of you wishing to claim goals and assists listed as unclaimed, text me (and/or slip me a tenner).
OTL
Green Briar O30 8:1 Azurri FC
Goal: Java Assist: Hickey
Goal: Java Assist: Hickey
Goal: Java Assist: O'Connor
Goal: Balekian Assist: Hickey
Goal: Balekian Assist: Java
Goal: Kilber-Stearns Assist: Hairstyle
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Hairstyle
Goal: Coen Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 4:0 F.F.C.
Goal: O'Connor Assist: Hickey
Goal: O'Connor Assist: Coen
Goal: Hickey Assist: Goin
Goal: Hickey Assist: McElwain
Green Briar O30 2:0 Ipswich
Goal: McGuinness Assist: McGuinness
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Coen
Green Briar O30 1:2 Fernandes
Goal: McGuinness Assist: O'Connor
Twilight
Green Briar O30 4:1 Hopkinton
Goal: Hairstyle Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: Hairstyle Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: Glynn Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 2:4 MPS
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 3:0 Weston
Goal: O'Connor Assist: Graham
Goal: O'Leahy Assist: Graham
Goal: Balekian Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 6:0 Dover
Goal: O'Leahy Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Graham
Goal: Balekian Assist: McElwain
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 3:1 Essex
Goal: Own-Goal Assist: Glynn
Goal: Hairstyle Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: Balekian Assist: O'Connor
MSSL
Green Briar FC 2:0 FC Lynn
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Samati
Goal: Samati Assist: Jones
Green Briar FC 3:2 Celtic FC
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Samati
Goal: Samati Assist: Claus
Goal: Caldwell Assist: McGuinness
Also, for those of you wishing to claim goals and assists listed as unclaimed, text me (and/or slip me a tenner).
OTL
Green Briar O30 8:1 Azurri FC
Goal: Java Assist: Hickey
Goal: Java Assist: Hickey
Goal: Java Assist: O'Connor
Goal: Balekian Assist: Hickey
Goal: Balekian Assist: Java
Goal: Kilber-Stearns Assist: Hairstyle
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Hairstyle
Goal: Coen Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 4:0 F.F.C.
Goal: O'Connor Assist: Hickey
Goal: O'Connor Assist: Coen
Goal: Hickey Assist: Goin
Goal: Hickey Assist: McElwain
Green Briar O30 2:0 Ipswich
Goal: McGuinness Assist: McGuinness
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Coen
Green Briar O30 1:2 Fernandes
Goal: McGuinness Assist: O'Connor
Twilight
Green Briar O30 4:1 Hopkinton
Goal: Hairstyle Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: Hairstyle Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: Glynn Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 2:4 MPS
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 3:0 Weston
Goal: O'Connor Assist: Graham
Goal: O'Leahy Assist: Graham
Goal: Balekian Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 6:0 Dover
Goal: O'Leahy Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Graham
Goal: Balekian Assist: McElwain
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: <unclaimed> Assist: <unclaimed>
Green Briar O30 3:1 Essex
Goal: Own-Goal Assist: Glynn
Goal: Hairstyle Assist: <unclaimed>
Goal: Balekian Assist: O'Connor
MSSL
Green Briar FC 2:0 FC Lynn
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Samati
Goal: Samati Assist: Jones
Green Briar FC 3:2 Celtic FC
Goal: McGuinness Assist: Samati
Goal: Samati Assist: Claus
Goal: Caldwell Assist: McGuinness
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